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CHRONICLE.

JANUARY.

1st. MONITEURS have arrived, confirming the unfortunate loss of the Minotaur, of 74 guns, Captain Bartlett, off the Texel, in the late tremendous gales. Only one lieutenant and 110 men, by these accounts, were saved.

PARIS.-There was inserted in the Moniteur of the 15th of last November, and from it in the other French journals, an extract from the English Gazette, under the title of La Peyrouse, announcing that there has been found, in Diemen's Land, a bottle buried at the foot of a tree, which contained letters that were supposed to afford some information respecting the fate of that navigator.

These letters, five in number, have reached the Minister of Marine at Paris. One is signed Raoul, and addressed to M. Villeneuve, surgeon at Treguier. Another, Bodelier, addressed to Madame Bois, et Lorient. One, Villeneuve, to Madame Villeneuve, at Versailles. One, Forestier, addressed to M. Forestier, commissary of marine at Versailles. The fifth is by the same, and is addressed to M. Fauquet, at Paris.

All these letters are dated the 24th and 25th February, 1793, Adventure Bay, Diemen's Land. It is known

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that the writers of them were on board the ships under the orders of RearAdmiral D'Entrecasteaux, and that the letters therefore give no kind of information with respect to M. de la Peyrouse. They contain nothing but expressions of good wishes and friendship for those to whom they are addressed, and may be obtained by applying to M. Poncer, head of the colonial office at Paris.

We regret to state the melancholy loss of his Majesty's sloop of war Satellite, of 16 guns, commanded by the Hon. Willoughby Bertie, with all the

crew.

She sailed from Spithead on Monday, the 17th ult., to join the ships that were cruising off La Hogue. On the Wednesday following, at six o'clock in the evening, she was in company with the Vautour, Captain Law. less. It was then blowing very hard; and in the course of the night the gale increased excessively, blowing in most tempestuous squalls. In one of these sudden gusts (which have been experienced, both at sea and on shore, in a most extraordinary degree this winter,) she, it is supposed, upset, and every soul on board perished. The next morning her boats, some spars, &c., which were upon her deck, were picked up by the Vautour; but no other vestige of her has ever been seen.

Tuesday, a dreadful storm, accompanied with thunder and lightning, visited Bristol and its neighbourhood. The waters of the Froome overflowed its banks; and the valley between Bristol and Stapleton was one continued sheet of water. The Welsh mails were prevented by the tempestuous weather from crossing the passage, and several letters mention that an inundation has been general in the surrounding country.

Last week a court martial was held at Portsmouth, on Capt. Woolcombe, Lieut. Umfreville, Mr Minto (master,) and Mr Hodgson, (pilot,) of his Majesty's ship Aimable, for running that ship on shore in Berwick Bay, on the morning of the 25th ult. They were tried separately, that they might be examined on oath, and both against and for each other. It appears that the ship was running for May Island, Berwick Bay, and that the pilot mistook a light on shore (the same limekiln which was the cause of the loss of the Nymphe and Pallas) for the light of the May, and he altered the ship's course accordingly. The ship was then running nine knots; and though the officer of the watch shortened sail immediately on seeing the light, she struck the ground in about an hour and an half after. The court, having maturely considered all the circumstances, adjudged, that Captain Woolcombe be severely reprimanded, as it appeared there was a want of sufficient precaution in him from trusting too much to the pilot; that blame was imputable to Lieut. Umfreville, in not having informed the captain of the light, supposed to be the May light, being seen, and of the course being altered, although he had, as officer of the watch, the captain's order to attend to the pilot's directions: to alter a ship's course, without the captain's order, is to violate the naval instructions; but, in consideration of his prompt and officerlike conduct, after the land was seen,

and to which the safety of the ship may be principally attributed, the court did adjudge him to be only admonished to be more attentive in future; that no blame was imputable to Mr Minto; that great blame was imputable to the pilot, for general erroneous judgment and incautious conduct during the night, and did adjudge him to be severely censured, and imprisoned in the Marshalsea for three months.

A maniac found his way into Carlton-house on Saturday morning, upon pretence of his bringing a message from the Queen to the Prince of Wales. His unhappy state, however, was soon discovered by one of the pages, and he was delivered over to the police.

On Saturday afternoon, all the animals brought as a present to his Majesty, by the Algerine ambassador, arrived in town from Portsmouth; consisting of three horses, two lions, four antelopes, a beautiful ostrich, a mountain cow, and some others. The horses were taken to the king's mews; the lions and other animals were conveyed to the Tower. The mountain cow is an entire new animal in the country, and is a very singular curiosity.

2d.-CORN-EXCHANGE, LONDON. -There are scarce any arrivals of grain to-day of any kind, and, owing to the Thames navigation being stopped below bridge, hardly any sales are effected whatever: there are but few samples shewn, and prices considered almost nominal. The weather continues dreadful.

Lucien Buonaparte arrived at Ludlow about four o'clock on the evening of Wednesday se'nnight, accompanied by his nephew, an interpreter, secretary, Mr Mackenzie, and a few servants. He drove to the Angel inn, where he dined and slept. On Thursday morn. ing he walked about the town, viewed the castle, and some of the principal streets; but, as the weather was rather unfavourable, and public curiosity

great, he did not stay out long. On that evening, one of the winter dancing assemblies took place, which Lucien, his nephew, and some of his friends attended. Some of the latter danced, but Lucien did not. He continued in the room till supper was announced; he then attended the Countess Powis to the supper-rooms, and sat at her ladyship's right hand during supper; after which he returned to the ball and card-rooms. On Saturday he went to Stonehouse, a seat of Lord Powis, about five miles from Ludlow, where Lucien is to reside in future, and from thence proceeded to Walcot, the principal residence of his lordship, where he stayed a day or two, and returned to Ludlow.

The following account is extracted from the Ludlow paper:

LUDLOW, Jan. 2d.-Madame Lucien Buonaparte, with her family, and numerous train of servants, arrived here this evening, occupying in all four carriages, and having performed the journey from Plymouth in a week. Lucien removed yesterday from the inn to Lord Powis's residence in this town, called Dinham-house, his lordship's seat in the neighbourhood (Stonehouse) being found too small for the reception of so numerous a suite. It is believed they will remain here during several months. The popular surprise at the arrival of so unexpected a stranger is now beginning to subside, and Lucien may soon appear in our streets and walks with as little eclat as other inhabitants of the place. He is a man of retired habits, fond of reading, and of domestic life. It is easy to trace in him the origin of that disposition which has led him to quarrel with his brother, and to prefer the tranquil comforts of a private station to the pageantry of royalty. His wish seems to be to pass the time of his detention among us in a quiet manner. In consideration of his family, which consists chiefly of

females, a good deal of pains has been taken in providing him with a comfortable residence; in other respects, he is treated as a prisoner of war, and is subject to whatever restraints government think proper to impose.

The remains of the Duke of Queensberry were interred in St James's churchyard yesterday, in the most private manner. His grace has directed in his will, that no hatchment shall ever be affixed to the front of his house.-The codicils to his grace's will are no less than twenty-five in number, two of which only have attesting witnesses; so that all the rest must be severally substantiated by affidavits, proving them to be in the hand-writing of his grace.

The following is a correct list of the deaths in the parish of Berwick, in the year 1810, viz.

Under 10 years of age, 48; from 10 to 20 years, 7; from 20 to 30 years, 14; from 30 to 40 years, 9; from 40 to 50 years, 10; from 50 to 60 years, 9; from 60 to 70 years, 18; from 70 to 80 years, 24; from 80 to 90 years, 12; above 90 years, 3.

4th.-EDINBURGH.-HIGH COURT OF JUSTICIARY-TRIAL OF MR CAHILL.-On Wednesday came on the trial of Alexander Cahill, surgeon of the 2d battalion of the 25th regiment of foot, accused of the murder of Captain Hugh Blair Rutherford, belonging to the same regiment.

It appeared from the evidence, that, according to the regulations of the mess of the 25th regiment, no officer was permitted to carry the newspapers out of the mess-room, and that Mr Cahill, who had been sick for some time, had acted contrary to this regulation; that this was made the subject of a motion, on the 29th of August, after Mr Cahill's recovery, by Ensign Burke, who proposed that the doctor should be fined half a dozen of wine for so doing. This motion was carri

ed only by the casting vote of the president of the mess, and Mr Cahill objected to pay the fine until there should be a full meeting of the officers, as he thought it was exacted more through private pique, than from any wish to promote the good of the mess. Ensign Burke, who made the motion, then asked Mr Cahill if he thought he had been influenced by private pique, who said he did not; but on Captain Rutherford calling on him to name the person he referred to, Mr Cahill replied, that he would not say any thing behind a man's back, that he would not say to his face, and that he was the person alluded to.-The conversation which ensued was very warm on the part of Captain Rutherford, and was not put an end to by the repeated interference of the major, when Captain Rutherford and Ensign Burke left the room; and in a short time after, Ensign Burke returned to the mess-room, where Mr Cahill still was, with a message from the captain, requesting that gentleman either to make an apology for what he had said, or give him (Captain Rutherford) a meeting. Mr Cahill declined apologizing, but said he had no pistols; that, however, the captain said, should be no excuse, as he would have one of his. The parties met accordingly, and the distance, measured by the seconds, was fourteen yards, which Captain R. objected to, observing ten would have been better. After they had taken their ground, they fired once, by signal, without effect; and immediately after, Captain Rutherford's second proposed to Mr Cahill to apologize, which he declined; but added, he would quit the ground, and shake hands with the captain: this was rejected. On preparing to load the second time, it was found the ramrods were a-missing, which the seconds gave another opportunity of interfering, but still without effect; Captain Ruther.

ford calling out, a twig from a bush might supply the place of the ramrods, and this expedient was adopted. The second shot took effect in Captain Rutherford's groin, who, after he was wounded, on the seconds again expressing a wish to adjust the quarrel, called out, "Load the pistols, load the pistols;" which being told Mr Cahill, he said he would receive the captain's fire, but not return it. By this time Captain R. had fallen into the arms of his second, and, on Mr Cahill and his second going up, he was laid on his back, and the wound examined by Mr Cahill, who found he could render him no assistance. Aid having been procured, Captain R. was carried to the barracks, where he shortly after expired. Mr Cahill made his escape, but afterwards voluntarily surrendered himself to stand trial. A number of witnesses, examined in exculpation, gave Mr Cahill a most excellent character; and represented him as a quiet and inoffensive man. After an address on the part of the crown, by J. H. Mackenzie, Esq.; for the prisoner, by William Erskine, Esq.; and a few words from the Lord Justice Clerk, the jury were inclosed, and returned the verdict of Not Guilty, with the exception of two dissentient voices. Mr Cahill was acquitted, and dismissed from the bar accordingly.

Counsel for the crown, H. J. Mackenzie and James Wedderburn, Esqrs. ; agent, Hugh Warrender, Esq. W. S.

For the prisoner, William Erskine and John A. Murray, Esqrs.; agent, Mr Donaldson.

TRIAL OF A. AND J. LYALL.-On Thursday came on the trial of Adam and John Lyall, accused of robbing Matthew Boyd, cattle-dealer in Muiravonside, upon Sheriffmuir, in October last. After they were both put to the bar, John Lyall appeared in a state of derangement, and after the examination of some medical gentlemen

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